Authors of Content Area Textbooks Use Nonfiction Text Features Such

question 15

Multiple Choice

Authors of content area textbooks use nonfiction text features such as headings and glossaries primarily to:

• A) add visuals to their work
• B) facilitate their readers' comprehension
• C) meet the Common Core State Standards
• D) assist students who are visual learners

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the back of the brain.

Vision

The process by which organisms interpret and organize visual information from the environment, enabling perception.

William Dobelle

An American biomedical researcher known for his work on artificial vision systems for the blind.

Dim Light

A low level of illumination that makes it difficult to see, often creating an ambiance or used to signify nighttime.